In a statement released on Sunday, EPRA said the new prices will apply from December 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026.
The decision comes as global oil markets show mixed movements, with some products recording price increases while others declined.
Under the new cycle, Super Petrol will continue retailing at Sh184.52 per litre in Nairobi. Diesel will remain at Sh171.47, while Kerosene will sell at Sh154.78.
Under the new cycle, Super Petrol will continue retailing at Sh184.52 per litre in Nairobi. Diesel will remain at Sh171.47, while Kerosene will sell at Sh154.78.
These prices represent the maximum amounts that retailers are allowed to charge consumers in the capital.
EPRA noted that the pump prices already factor in the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the Finance Act of 2023 and subsequent amendments to tax laws.
EPRA noted that the pump prices already factor in the 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT), in line with the Finance Act of 2023 and subsequent amendments to tax laws.
The regulator also adjusted excise duty to reflect inflation, as required under existing legal frameworks.
Fuel prices will differ marginally in other major towns due to transport and distribution costs. In Mombasa, Super Petrol will retail at Sh181.24 per litre, Diesel at Sh161.19, and Kerosene at Sh151.49.
Motorists in Nakuru will pay Sh183.56 for Super Petrol, Sh170.87 for Diesel, and Sh154.21 for Kerosene. In Eldoret, Super Petrol is set at Sh184.38, Diesel at Sh171.68, while Kerosene will sell at Sh155.03.
Kisumu residents will also pay Sh184.37 for Super Petrol, Sh171.68 for Diesel, and Sh155.03 for Kerosene, prices that closely mirror those in Eldoret due to similar supply routes.
EPRA explained that fuel prices are guided largely by international market trends, as Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form. Any changes in global oil prices, shipping costs, and foreign exchange rates directly affect local pump prices.
Data from the regulator shows that the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol declined during the review period. The cost dropped by over four per cent between October and November 2025, helping ease pressure on local prices.
However, the landed costs for Diesel and Kerosene moved in the opposite direction. Diesel prices rose by just over three per cent, while Kerosene recorded an increase of more than five per cent over the same period.
Fuel prices will differ marginally in other major towns due to transport and distribution costs. In Mombasa, Super Petrol will retail at Sh181.24 per litre, Diesel at Sh161.19, and Kerosene at Sh151.49.
Motorists in Nakuru will pay Sh183.56 for Super Petrol, Sh170.87 for Diesel, and Sh154.21 for Kerosene. In Eldoret, Super Petrol is set at Sh184.38, Diesel at Sh171.68, while Kerosene will sell at Sh155.03.
Kisumu residents will also pay Sh184.37 for Super Petrol, Sh171.68 for Diesel, and Sh155.03 for Kerosene, prices that closely mirror those in Eldoret due to similar supply routes.
EPRA explained that fuel prices are guided largely by international market trends, as Kenya imports all its petroleum products in refined form. Any changes in global oil prices, shipping costs, and foreign exchange rates directly affect local pump prices.
Data from the regulator shows that the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol declined during the review period. The cost dropped by over four per cent between October and November 2025, helping ease pressure on local prices.
However, the landed costs for Diesel and Kerosene moved in the opposite direction. Diesel prices rose by just over three per cent, while Kerosene recorded an increase of more than five per cent over the same period.
Despite these increases, EPRA opted to keep pump prices unchanged, offering relief to consumers during the festive season.
The Kenya Shilling’s performance against the US dollar also played a role in the pricing decision. EPRA noted a slight weakening of the local currency, with the exchange rate edging up from 129.54 to 129.81 between October and November 2025.
Meanwhile, international crude oil prices remained relatively stable. The Murban Crude benchmark, which Kenya uses as a reference, traded at around Sh9,000 per barrel during November.
The Kenya Shilling’s performance against the US dollar also played a role in the pricing decision. EPRA noted a slight weakening of the local currency, with the exchange rate edging up from 129.54 to 129.81 between October and November 2025.
Meanwhile, international crude oil prices remained relatively stable. The Murban Crude benchmark, which Kenya uses as a reference, traded at around Sh9,000 per barrel during November.
Central Bank officials have attributed the stable prices to increased global oil supply and slower demand growth in key economies.
The decision to hold fuel prices steady is expected to ease pressure on households, transport operators and businesses, many of whom have been grappling with high operating costs.
The decision to hold fuel prices steady is expected to ease pressure on households, transport operators and businesses, many of whom have been grappling with high operating costs.
Fuel prices influence the cost of food, electricity generation, manufacturing and transport, making them a key driver of inflation.
With the festive season underway and schools preparing to reopen in January, stable fuel prices are likely to offer some predictability for consumers planning travel and household spending.
EPRA said it will continue monitoring global oil markets, exchange rate movements and local supply conditions before announcing the next pricing cycle.
With the festive season underway and schools preparing to reopen in January, stable fuel prices are likely to offer some predictability for consumers planning travel and household spending.
EPRA said it will continue monitoring global oil markets, exchange rate movements and local supply conditions before announcing the next pricing cycle.
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